Three days later, the Herald of Andraste… Alex, as she wanted to be called, finally woke up.

Cullen couldn't help but look at her as she listened attentively to Josephine as the dark-skinned Antivan spoke about the Conclave and the Chantry, once again a wave of nostalgia overcoming him as he looked at her face. There was something about the woman that seemed familiar, something that pulled inside him that made him feel…

Guilty.

"Commander?" Leliana said, and he jolted as he turned towards her. The spymaster's face looked confused, and looking around him, he realized that all of them seemed confused at his expression. Even Alex seemed perplexed, a red brow rising on her face as she stared at him.

"Right. I'm sorry." He said, putting his hands on his sword again, "I still say that we should turn to the Templars. They are as capable of helping in closing the Breach as the mages."

Josephine spoke again, brandishing the feathered quill she held on her right hand, "Nonetheless, both the mages and Templars are not in the mood to make deals with our Inquisition. We need more allies, people who would help us come to with terms with their demands."

The woman, Alex, nodded before crossing her arms, "So you're saying I should increase our influence."

Leliana nodded, just as a knock came in through the door, and she sighed, "I told them not to disturb us when we're in the War Room."

Cassandra strode towards the door and opened it, and one of Leliana's people blinked in surprise at the fury of her face, "What is the meaning of this?! Didn't Leliana tell you not to…"

The young spy's face reddened in embarrassment, before waving the rolled up parchment to show Cassandra, "Forgive me, ser! I'm sorry… but… Walker said that this report demands the Nightingale's attention."

The Seeker let out a disgusted noise, before grabbing the report from the man's hand and closing the door loudly, effectively slamming it on the poor man's face. Alex shook her head and smirked as Cassandra made her way back to Leliana, who took in her hands and opened the scroll. "Remind me to be the one to debrief your people of their duties, Leliana."

The spymaster smirked before turning her attention back to the report, and Josephine coughed, "There is also another matter. A cleric by the name of Mother Giselle is currently in Redcliffe, and she wishes to speak with you."

Alex raised her eyebrow again, "She's with the Chantry isn't she? Why would she want to speak with me?"

"Perhaps she has some information on how we should approach the Chantry in Val Royeaux? Without its support, we would have issues with reaching out to the Templars." Cassandra said as she crossed her arms again.

Josephine nodded, "She might also have some information about what the Chantry hopes to do with us… the so-called 'heretical movement' known as the Inquisition. It might be a good idea to speak with her. You might also find some allies in the Hinterlands, on your way to Redcliffe. From what I've heard, the war between Mages and Templars are currently at its worst there."

Alex nodded, "I understand. I'll take Varric and Solas with me…"

"And Cassandra should go with you as well." Leliana finally said, raising her eyes and looking at Alex, but there was a strange look in her eyes, "I would trust you more with her at your side, since you lied to us about who you really are, Alexandra Trevelyan."

Alex blinked in shock, and Cullen, Josephine and Cassandra looked at the former-rogue, "What do you mean, Leliana?"

Leliana raised a hand and pointed at her, "She lied. She is not a Trevelyan, nor is she from Ostwick."

Alex huffed out a breath as she crossed her arms, and Cassandra put her hand on the hilt of her blade, "Then who are you? Speak up!"

She sighed as she raised her hands up in surrender, "Fine. I will tell you." She looked up at Cullen and he blinked, seeing the ferocity in her eyes, and finally he understood why she seemed like she was so familiar, and why she made him feel guilty. He had seen that look on someone from his past, someone from the Kinoch Hold Circle.

I was the look Solona Amell gave him when he told her to kill all the mages in the tower.

"My name IS Alexandra Trevelyan… but I was adopted by the Trevelyan family when I was but a child, when my magic hadn't manifested yet." Alex said, "My real name is Alexandra Amell. I am the Hero of Ferelden's youngest sister."